PPIC Virtual Conference Invitation
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Bridging California’s Digital Divide
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July 18, 19, and 20, 2023
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT
Please register in advance.
~ Register to watch here - [link removed]
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The pandemic highlighted longstanding gaps in reliable internet access and spurred unprecedented investments in broadband. What are the barriers to digital access across California’s diverse communities? How can we leverage recent funding to overcome obstacles and ensure digital equity? Join us for a multi-day conference about these critical issues.
Sessions:
July 18. Session 1: Historic Investments
~ What are the major federal and state resources aimed at expanding broadband access, improving affordability, and promoting digital literacy?
July 19. Session 2: Local Innovations
~ How are communities across the state working to advance digital access and equity?
July 20. Session 3: Ensuring Equity
~ What is the role of digital equity in improving outcomes across a broad range of sectors, including education, health, and the economy?
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PARTICIPANTS
~ Peggy Dolgenos, President and Co-CEO, Cruzio Internet
~ Niu Gao, Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California
~ Barbara Hayes, Chief Economic Development Officer, Rural County Representatives of California
~ Joseph Hayes, Research Associate, Public Policy Institute of California
~ Selwyn Hollins, Director, Internal Services Department, County of Los Angeles
~ Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Education Technology, U.S. Department of Education
~ Mei Kwong, Executive Director, Center for Connected Health Policy
~ Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution
~ Christina Snider, Tribal Affairs Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
~ Ji Soo Song, Digital Equity Advisor, Office of Education Technology, U.S. Department of Education
~ Amy Tong, Secretary of Government Operations, California Government Operations Agency
~ Sanford Williams, Special Advisor to the Chairwoman, Deputy Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission
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ABOUT PPIC
The Public Policy Institute of California is dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. We are a public charity. We do not take or support positions on any ballot measure or on any local, state, or federal legislation, nor do we endorse, support, or oppose any political parties or candidates for public office.
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CONTACT
Kareen Yang
(415) 291-4498
[email protected]
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